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blasphemy vs profanity

profanity vs blasphemy

blasphemy and profanity both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blasphemy Yes No No No
profanity Yes No No No
As nouns, profanity is a hypernym of blasphemy; that is, profanity is a word with a broader meaning than blasphemy:
  • blasphemy: blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
  • profanity: vulgar or irreverent speech or action
Other hypernyms of blasphemy include discourtesy, disrespect.
blasphemy (noun) profanity (noun)
blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character vulgar or irreverent speech or action
blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
Difference between blasphemy and profanity

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